5505 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90035

The Friends of Korea and Korean Consulate General in Los Angeles will host a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps and the 20th anniversary of Korea’s volunteer agency(KOICA). The exhibition, “A Story of Volunteerism: Americans in Korea, Koreans in the World” will feature over 40 photos that chronicles the Peace Corp volunteer experience in Korea(1961-1981) and highlight the work of KOICA around the World.

We honorably invite you to the opening show of this special exhibition which will be held on January 13, 2012, 6:00p.m. Please come and enjoy while reminiscing about the good old days. Of course enjoy the good food and Korean wine & Makgeolli, and also Music and Dance. The opening reception will include remarks from dignitaries representing Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles Yeon-Sung Shin, Former Peace Corps Volunteer Dan Strickland, an Alumni of KOICA, and other surprises.

[Event schedule]
* Exhibition : January 13-January 26, 2012
* Opening Ceremony : Friday, January 13, 2012
6:00p.m./Cocktail Time, 6:30p.m./Ceremony
(Food&Wine will be [email protected])

* Contact : 323-936-3014

(Attention to former members of the Peace Corps in Korea or KOICA only) If you live in Southern California, please send your name and contact information to [email protected].

Official Website: http://www.kccla.org/english_/1location_.asp

Added by Korean Consulate Los Angeles on December 20, 2011